Best Christmas Dinner In Essex

On the hunt for a Christmas dinner in Brentwood? The Merchant is decked out with groovy wallpaper and lots of snazzy seating. The menu features festive bites like burgers elevated with stuffing and cranberry sauce, as well as festive pizzas and indulgent puddings.

With themed décor, photo-ready backdrops and a drinks list packed with seasonal specials, Slug & Lettuce brings a fun, modern edge to Christmas dining. It's perfect for those who want good food, great drinks and a festive setting that doesn't take itself too seriously, all backed by a team that knows how to host a proper celebration.

Whatever your Christmas party needs may be, you can count on The Bull in Romford to come through. Join them for a good ol' fashioned knees-up, complete with three courses of quirky festive fare or banging buffet bites, as well as plenty of prosecco for those all-important toasts.

For a festive twist on toad-in-the-hole, head to The Fatling Hornchurch, quietly nestled next to the high street. The turkey and ham hock pie with mash, seasonal vegetables and red wine gravy is bound to be a crowd pleaser, along with chocolatey desserts. To drink, there's a vast selection of real ales.

A friendly pub in the heart of Hornchurch's town centre, The Sutton Arms has a vibrant atmosphere, as well as dishing up an excellent roast for your Christmas dinner. Expect the menu to include traditional turkey with pork, cranberry and fig stuffing, plus festive burgers.

Promising a fantastic atmosphere during your Christmas meal, Mowgli is a stunning Indian restaurant in Chelmsford - owned by celebrity chef Nisha Katona. You'll find their signature rope swing seats to dine from, as well as gorgeous greenery and fairy lights.

Their scrumptious festive menu will set you back £35 per person for four courses - featuring the likes of gunpowder chicken, Himalayan cheese toast and chocolate brownies.

Anchor's bright and airy dining room offers you the chance to overlook the surrounding countryside (hopefully blanketed in snow) while you chomp on warming plates of comfort food. This Hullbridge hangout really is going to be a splendid space for a cheap Christmas dinner in Essex.

If you're looking for a place to have Christmas dinner in Colchester, have a peek at The Centurian. It's a colourful, bustling pub boasting plenty of character, as well as affordable multi-course menus and festive buffets that'll have you licking your chops for days.

Situated right opposite Romford station, The Goose is a warm, welcoming pub with a quirky Christmas dinner menu. Perch upon an upholstered chair and feast your eyes on bargain eats like hand-carved turkey accompanied by roast potatoes. Finish with a salted caramel brownie and glass of wine.

The Travellers Friend is helping to take the stress away from your festive forays, armed with seasonal set menus that pack the wow factor. Head to this Woodford pub for a range of beautifully prepared roasts in a cosy setting.

Whether you're in Billericay or Braintree, you can count on Wildwood for an affordable but sophisticated Christmas meal. Expect relaxed interiors full of comfortable booth seating and warm lighting, with two different festive menus to choose from.

These feasts start from only £22.95 per person, with a choice between two or three courses. We're talking roasted turkey breast, winter four cheese pizzas, wagyu beef burgers and more, followed by tiramisu.

Whipping up two or three courses alongside tantalising finger food spreads, Slug and Lettuce's Colchester, Chelmsford and Romford branches are the ultimate party destinations no matter your group size. Plus, keep the gang well-watered with drinks packages and festive cocktails.

Original Plough really sleighs this time of year, what with its gorgeous country pub feel and stellar selection of bites. Three-course meal options include a turkey dinner (and a pie version), a pigs in blankets pizza, and a vegetarian wellington.

Do something a little different by heading to Golden Fleece for a delightful Christmas dinner in Chelmsford. It's keeping you well-fed with its festive burgers and redcurrant tofu skewers, not to mention the fabulous gingerbread cookie dough dessert and bountiful ale selection.

Whether you're in Lakeside Quay, Basildon, Braintree or Lakeside Retail Park, TGI Fridays is a great shout for affordable Christmas dinners. These US-inspired venues are all about laid-back dining and warm hospitality, with a tasty two-course set menu on offer.

You can enjoy a starter and main course for only £24.95 per person, with optional desserts for extra. Tuck into the likes of sesame chicken strips, fried camembert with cranberry chilli salsa and a number of different festive burgers.

ASK Italian's classic, minimalist interior and indoor pergola are the perfect spot for a long lunch any time of year. When the festive season rolls around, it gets even better. Expect a twinkling tree, seasonal cocktails and plenty of Christmas cheer across Southend, Lakeside, Chelmsford and Colchester. 

This year, you can tuck into one of two set menus from just £19.95 per person. The classic menu covers the likes of sprout and pancetta croquettes, carbonara, pizzas and panettone pudding while the festivo menu packs in burrata and garlic bread, seafood gratin, tiramisu and plenty more. 

Christmas at Cosy Club Chelmsford is all about fizz, feasting, and festive charm. Their set menu (starting at £28.95) blends bold flavours with seasonal favourites, offering everything from classic mains to three indulgent courses.

Add in warm, welcoming interiors and riverside views, and you've got a magical setting for everything from office parties to cosy dinners with family. Expect Christmas classics, a touch of Cosy flair, and cocktails that'll keep spirits high well into the night.

From a traditional Christmas Day lunch in Essex to festive burgers and a freshly baked turkey pie, the dishes at Inn On The Green are not to be scoffed at. Chow down on three beautifully prepared plates while celebrating with your nearest and dearest in snug surrounds.

Sporting mismatched furniture and a cosy feel, Church Street Tavern is a must for seasonal get-togethers. Hide away from winter winds here with steaming hot plates of British grub, including rare breed beef rump, market fish, roast partridge and a vegetable and blue cheese tart, with sticky toffee pudding to follow.